Meet the new Burb

Noah (NB) was born Tuesday, May 12 at 3:59 pm. Birth story to come, but just wanted you all to know we had a healthy baby boy!

Preggo Pic: 38 weeks

Home stretch! I went to the doctor today and I'm a tight 3cm dilated and 60% effaced. TMI, but he stripped the membranes and I've been a little crampy for the past hour. I haven't wanted to nap because I don't want it to stop.

We scheduled an induction for the 12th and I go in again next Monday to check my progress. Send me labor vibes, as I would love for this to happen naturally. Though I have contemplated the much debated Castor oil... I think I'm miserable enough, though. We'll see if I get desperate.

From Saturday, out walking.

After our doctors appointment.

Easter Craft

Though we really haven't "celebrated" in awhile, I really like Easter. We usually go to church in the morning and then have a delicious brunch. This year we went to Red Lobster.

We haven't dyed eggs or gotten or made Easter baskets in a long time. LilB really doesn't need candy and I don't think he would really care about a basket. Maybe next year. MrB's mom usually gives us some candy along with a few of MrB's favorites.

The night before, I decided to start working on a project I've been wanting to do for a long time. It took a lot longer than I thought, so I had to finish it on Easter. It was still a lot of fun and I think next year I'll get more creative with dying. And I'll probably dye the eggs after I blow them, so when I rinse them, it won't ruin my dye job.

How was your Easter?

Preggo Pic: 35 weeks (and counting)

So far, so good. Had an ultrasound this week and baby is measuring 5.5 lbs. I'm sure it's up since Monday, though.

I can tell he's growing because he's all up in my ribs. And down in my business. Waking me up 2-3 times a night to go potty. Lovely.

I'm really trying to make headway on my to-do list. This week we got the carseat installed. I still have lots of cleaning to do and other not-so-fun things.

We still haven't picked out a name. Any suggestions?

Donate 4 Dachshunds!

As you probably know, I contribute to Who's Your Dachshund. The following post is copied from there to help explain a project Ben and the other contributors are working on. I love that my fellow bloggers are working to help our four-legged friends in need. Please read the post and help spread the word. We appreciate your support.

THE IDEA...

Being the owners of smaller canine companions – physically at least – we know first-hand how something so small can have such a big impact on our lives. I’m not even going to bother asking if you could imagine a life without your pups. For that reason, it’s only natural that we as animal lovers come together to accomplish something BIG to change the lives of vulnerable animals around the world.

Over the past month, the ten contributors of WYD have connected with nearby animal shelters from Nova Scotia to South Africa; each one filled with incredible people giving abandoned animals the love and attention they deserve. So we figured, why not give each of these shelters a little love and attention of their own?

THE CHALLENGE...

...collect as many donations as we possibly can by the end of April to split between these phenomenal shelters. You can donate securely using our ChipIn widget below. We will be over the moon with even the smallest contributions :)

If you aren't able to contribute financially, there are plenty of other ways you can help spread the word that will be just as appreciated! You can even click 'Copy' on the donation widget to get the HTML code that you can use to include the widget in your own blog posts!

The widget is having a hard time keeping up with us. Until I get it sorted out,know that we're well over $500 already. Not bad for day one!

THE DIFFERENCE...

Here are the organizations that we'll be working with over the next month. We'll give you updates and insights into the world of animal rescue and the massive benefit that they have on the lives of millions of animals worldwide. Look forward to video diaries, messages from volunteers, amazing adoption stories and lots of prizes!

Bide Awhile

Tiny Paws Dog Rescue

Midwest Dachshund Rescue

All American Dachshund Rescue

Dachshund Rescue of North America - Maryland Chapter

Dachshund Rescue NW

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue

Second Chance Animal Refuge Society

Kitty and Puppy HavenFACE Low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic